Prof. (Dr.) Prafulla Kumar Sahoo (Retired on 31/01/2020)

• M.Sc.
• M.Phil.
• Ph.D.

• Edited Books :
  1 Book Chapters: 02 Edited Books: NIL
• Text Books :
  1 . Text Books: 01
• Book Chapters :
  1 ‘Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites’, Published by Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK, 2011.
  2 ‘Enviromental friendly Food Additives & Dyes’, Published by Reader Service, Kolkata, India, 2012.
  Research Books :

Guidance :

• MPhil Guidance:

• PhD Guidance:

Journal Publications :

• International Publications:
  1 Nonconventional Emulsion Polymerization of acrylonitrile catalysed by in situ metal complex, P K Sahoo and B Samal, Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, ISSN: 0256-7679 (Print) 1439-6203 (Online) (2007), 25(2), 145. DOI: doi/abs/10.1142/S0256767907001947. 2006-07
  2 Simultaneous studies on kinetics, bio-adsorption behaviour of chitosan grafted thin film nanohydrogel for removal of hazardous metal ion from water, T R Sethy, A K Pradhan and P K Sahoo, Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring & Management, ISSN: 2215-1532, (2019) 12, 100262. 2018-19
  3 New strategies for the construction of eggshell powder reinforced starch based fire hazard suppression biomaterials with tailorable thermal, mechanical and oxygen barrier properties, D K Jena and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, ISSN: 0141-8130, (2019), 140, 496-504. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.08.156 2018-19
  4 Highly toxic Cr (VI) adsorption by (chitosan-g-PMMA)/silica bionanocomposite prepared via emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization, T R Sethy and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, ISSN: 0141-8130, (2019), 122, 1184-1190. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.09.069. 2018-19
  5 Characterization, Biodegradation and water absorption of chemically modified Tossa variety jute fiber via pulping & grafting with acrylamide, P K Sahoo, R Mohapatra, N L Debsarkar, S K Swain and A Sahoo, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, ISSN‎: ‎1023-666X (2005), 10(3-4), 153. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/10236660500397845. 2003-04
  6 Development of biodegradable cellulose-g-poly(butyl acrylate)/kaolin nanocomposite with improved fire retardancy and mechanical properties, D K Jena and P KSahoo, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995,(2018), 135, 45968. DOI: 10.1002/app.45968. 2017-18
  7 Synthesis and study of mechanical and fire retardant properties of (carboxymethyl cellulose -g-polyacrylonitrile)/montmorillonite biodegradable nanocomposite, P K Sahoo and D K Jena, Journal of Polymer Research, ISSN: 1022-9760,(2018), 25, 260,DOI:org/10.1007/s10965-018-1659-3. 2017-18
  8 Simultaneous improvement of mechanical and fire retardant properties of synthesised biodegradable guar gum-g-poly(butyl acrylate)/montmorillonite nanocomposite, D K Jena and P K Sahoo, Polymer Degradation and Stability, ISSN: 0141-3910,(2018), 154,37 DOI:org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.05.020. 2017-18
  9 A Microwave-irradiated Novel Superabsorbent Polymer Hydrogel (Guargum-g-PAA): Synthesis, Characterization and Property Studies”, P. Behera, T R Sethy and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine, ISSN:2455-3492,(2018),4(2),009. DOI:http://dx.doi.org 10.17352/ijnnn 2017-18
  10 Geo-Chemical and Mineralogical Characterization of Solid Waste Materials Generated from Metallurgical Furnaces- A Case Study, S K Samal, S Rout, P K Sahoo and D K Behera, Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences, ISSN: 0971-8958, (2018), 22(2), 55. 2017-18
  11 Complex Catalyzed Microwave Assisted Green synthesis of Guargum-g-P(MMA-co-AM)/MMT Nanocomposite Superabsorbent, P Behera and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Science and Research, ISSN:2319-7064 , (2018),7(4),1186. DOI:ID-ART20181723. 2017-18
  12 Green Synthesis and Characterization of GG-g-P(MMA-co-AN)/MMT Nanocomposite Superabsorbent, P Behera and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Research Methodology, (2018),2(1),32. 2017-18
  13 Synthesis and study of thermal, mechanical and biodegradation properties of Chitosan-g-PMMA with chicken egg shell (nano-CaO) as a novel bio-filler, A K Pradhan and P K Sahoo, Material Science and Enginering C, ISSN: 0928-4931, (2017), 80, 149. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2017.04.076. 2016-17
  14 Chitosan-g-PMMA/Kaolin bionanocomposite to be used as Bioadhesive bone cement implants, A K Pradhan, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, Journal of renewable material, ISSN: 2164-6325 (printed); ISSN: 2164-6341 (online), (2017), 5, 371. 2016-17
  15 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Characterization of Eco-friendly Composite SCBF-g-Poly(HEMA-co-AM)/MMT, S Rout and P K Sahoo, British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, ISSN:2456-9836, (2017), 2016-17
  16 Utilization of Agro-wastes for sustainability of Environment- A Short review, S Rout and P. K Sahoo, International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, ISSN (Online): 2250-0758, ISSN (Print): 2394-6962, (2017), Special Issue for National Seminar on “Sustainable Future, through Leadership and Technology” at GIET, Bhubaneswar, 36. 2016-17
  17 Microwave – Assisted Preparation of Biodegradable Superabsorbent (BNF-GRAFT-PAM)/SS Nanocomposite, S Rout, M Sahu and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Advanced Research, ISSN:2320-5407, (2016), 4(7), 407. DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01. 2015-16
  18 Synthesis of Chitosan based nanohydrogel “Chitosan-g-P(HEMA-co-AA)/Chicken Egg shell thin film, A K Pradhan and P K Sahoo, British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, ISSN:2456-9836, (2016), 1, 164. 2015-16
  19 A.K.Pradhan, P.K.Rana and P.K Sahoo, Biodegradability and Swelling capacity of Kaolin based Chitosan-g-PHEMA Nanocomposite hydrogel, Intl. J. Biological Macromolecules, 74, 620-626, 2015 2014-15
  20 B.N. Mallick, P.K.Rana and P.K Sahoo, Preparation of Starch based Bionanocomposite Hydrogel with mica for fire retardancy, Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 00, No. 0, 2015, DOI 10.1002/adv.21520. 2014-15
  21 T.Biswal, R.Samal, P.K.Sahoo, Microwave Synthesis of Poly(2-EHA-co-ST) copolymer and Poly(2-EHA-co-ST)/MMT Nanocomposites, J.Appl.Polym.Sci., 125, 1467-1475, 2012. 2011-12
  22 S. Pradhan, A. Khan, S.N.Naik, P.K.Sahoo, Experimental Assessment of Toxic phytochemicals in Jatropha curcas: Oil, Cake, Biodiesel and Glycerol, J. Science of Food & Agriculture, Wiley, 92, 511-519, 2012. 2011-12
  23 T. Biswal, R. Samal and P. K. Sahoo, Co(III) complex mediated Microwave Assisted Synthesis of PAN, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 117(3), 1837-1842, 2010. 2009-10
  24 D.Ray, P. S. Gils, G.Mohanta, R. Manavalan, P.K.Sahoo, Comparative. Delivery of Diltiazem Hydrochloride through Synthesized Polymer: Hydrogel and Hydrogel Microspheres, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 116(2), 959-968, 2010. 2009-10
  25 P.S.Gils, D.Ray, P.K.Sahoo, Controlled release of doxofylline from biopolymer based hydrogels, Am. J. Biomed. Sci., 2(4), 373-383, 2010. 2009-10
  26 T. Biswal, R. Samal and P.K.Sahoo, Complex-mediated microwave-assisted synthesis of polyacrylonitrile nanoparticles, Nanotechnology,Science and Applications, 3, 77-83, 2010. 2009-10
  27 P.S. Gils, D.Ray, P.K.Sahoo, Designing of silver nanoparticles in gum Arabic based semi-IPN hydrogel, Intl. J. Biological Macromolecules, 46,237-244, 2010. 2009-10
  28 Delivery of Antihypertensive Drug through Synthesized Hydrogel Network, a Comparative Study, D Ray, P S Gils, G Mohanta, R Manavalan and P K Sahoo, Latin American Journal of Pharmacy (formerly Acta Formaceutica Bonaerense), ISSN 0326-2383, (2009), 28 (5), 747. 2008-09
  29 Characteristics of Xanthan based Biodegradable Superporous Hydrogel, P S Gils, D Ray and P K Sahoo, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, ISSN: 0141-8130 (2009), 45, 364. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2009.07.007. 2008-09
  30 Designing of new Acrylic based macroporous superabsorbent polymer hydrogel and its suitability for drug delivery, P S Gils, D Ray, G Mohanta, R Manavalan and P K Sahoo, Intl.J.Pharmacy & Phamaceutical Sci., (2009), 1(2), 43. 2008-09
  31 Potential Advantages of Poly(acrylonitrile-co-methyl acrylate) / Sodium Silicate Nanocomposite over P(AN-co- MA) Copolymer, B Samal, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, Polym. & Polym. Composites, (2009), 2008-09
  32 Development of a biodegradable Rice straw-g-Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Sodium silicate composite flame retardant, R Samal and P K Sahoo, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2009), 113(6), 3710. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.30064. 2008-09
  33 Synthesis of Poly (butyl acrylate)/Sodium Silicate Nanocomposite Fire Retardant, P K Sahoo, R Samal, S K Swain¬¬ and P K Rana, European Polymer Journal, ISSN: 0014-3057, (2008), 44(11), 3522-3528. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2008.08.033. 2007-08
  34 Biodegradable Flame Retardant Poly (Butyl acrylate)/Silicate Nanocomposites by Emulsifier-Free Emulsion Technique, R Samal, S K Swain¬¬, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, J. Polym. Materials , (2008), 25(3), 305. 2007-08
  35 Novel Biodegradable Flame Retardant, Poly(butyl methacrylate)/Sodium Silicate/Mg(OH)2 Nanocomposite, R. Samal, P.K.Rana,G.P.Mishra and P.K.Sahoo, Polym. Composites (USA), 29, 173, 2008. 2007-08
  36 Designing of biodegradable interpenetrating polymer network of Poly(vinyl alcohol-co-acrylic acid)/Sodium chloride hydrogel :an approach to drug delivery, D Ray, P K Sahoo and G P Mohanta, Intl. J. Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology, (2008), 2, 144. 2007-08
  37 Synthesis and colon specific drug delivery of Poly (acrylic acid-co-acrylamide)/ MBA nanosized hydrogel, D Ray, D K Mohapatra, R Mohapatra, G P Mohanta and P K Sahoo, Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, ISSN: 09205063, 15685624, (2008), 19(11), 1487. DOI: doi.org/10.1163/156856208786140382. 2007-08
  38 Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable waterabsorbent PAN/SS nanocomposites, B Samal, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, Polymer Composites, ISSN:1548-0569 (2008), 29, 1203. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/pc.20494. 2007-08
  39 Fire Retardancy and Biodegradability of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) / Montmorillonite Nanocomposite, P K Sahoo and R Samal, Polymer Degradation and Stability, ISSN: 0141-3910, (2007), 92(9), 1700. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2007.06.003. 2006-07
  40 Release Study of Alfuzosin Hydrochloride Loaded to Novel Hydrogel P( HEMA-co-AA), R Mohapatra, D Ray, A K Swain, A K Pal and P K Sahoo, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2007), 108(1), 380. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.27089. 2006-07
  41 Synthesis and PSA Performance of Poly(EHA-co-AA)/Silicate Nanocomposites used in Transdermal Drug Delivery, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2007), 106(6), 3915. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.27034. 2006-07
  42 Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(butyl acrylate)/Silicate Nanocomposites by Emulsifier-free Emulsion Technique, S.K.Swain, R. Samal and P.K.Sahoo, Polymer Preprints (ACS, USA), (2006), 47(2), 652. 2005-06
  43 Synthesis, Characterization & Antimicrobial activity study of new 4-thiazolidinone, R.Mohapatra, A. K. Swain and P.K.Sahoo, J.Teach & Research Chem., (2006), 13(1), 66. 2005-06
  44 Interpenetrating Polymer Network PVA/PAA Hydrogels, P K Sahoo, P K Rana and S K Swain, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (USA) ISSN: 0091-4037 (print) 1563-535X (online), (2006), 55(1), 65. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/009140390916440. 2005-06
  45 Synthesis and Biodegradability of Starch-g-ethyl methacrylate/sodium acrylate/sodium silicate Superabsorbing Composite, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, Journal of Materials Science (USA), ISSN: 1573-4803(online) 0022-2461(print) (2006), 41, 6470. DOI: article/10.1007/s10853-006-0504-y. 2005-06
  46 Poly(2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate-co-acrylic acid) as novel biodegradable macroporous hydrogel, R Mohapatra, P K Rana, R Mohapatra, A Swain and P K Sahoo, Polymers & Polymer Composites, ISSN‎: ‎0967-3911, (2005), 13(8), 873. DOI: doi.org/10.1177/096739110501300806. 2004-05
  47 Preparation, Characterization, and Biodegradability of Jute-Based Natural Fiber Composite Superabsorbents, P K Sahoo, G C Sahu, P K Rana and A Das, Advances in Polymer Technology, ISSN:1098-2329, (2005), 24 (3), 208. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/adv.20042. 2004-05
  48 Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Intercalated PEHA/Silicate Nanocomposites: XRD, TEM, IR, TGA, Superabsorbency, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesion and Biodegradation, P K Rana, S K Swain and P K Sahoo, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2004), 93(3), 1007. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.20568. 2003-04
  49 Co(III)-mediated microemulsion polymerization of Acrylonitrile: Kinetics and particle morphology, P K Sahoo, B Samal and S K Swain, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2004), 91(5), 3120. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.13485. 2003-04
  50 Biodegradation Studies of Starch based Composite Superabsorbents, P K Sahoo, P K Rana and A Sahoo, Polymers & Polymer Composites, ISSN‎: 09673911, (2004), 12 (7), 627. 2003-04
  51 Synthesis and Property Characterization of Pineapple Leaf fiber based natural fiber composites via Grafting, P K Sahoo, R Mohapatra, G C Sahu and M Dalai, Polymers and Polymer Composites, (2003), 11, 563. 2002-03
  52 Synthesis and Kinetics Study of PMMA Nanoparticles by Nonconventional Emulsion Polymerization, P K Sahoo and R Mohapatra, European Polymer Journal, ISSN: 0014-3057, (2003), 39(9), 1839. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/S0014-3057(03)00090-9. 2002-03
  53 Ultrasonic and Viscometric Investigation of PVA-Dextran mixture in aqueous solution, P K Sahoo, S K Swain, A Sahoo and R Mohapatra, Journal.of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2003), 88(14), 3196. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.12158. 2002-03
  54 Characterization and Properties of Corchorus capsularis Jute Pulp: TGA, DSC, XRD, Biodegradation and Superabsorbency, P K Sahoo, P K Rana, N L Debsarkar, A Sahoo and S K Swain, Journal of Polymer Science, Part-A, Polymer Chemistry, ISSN‎: ‎0887-624X (print); 1099-0518 (web), (2003), 41(17), 2696. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/pola.10813 2002-03
  55 Catalytic effect of Cu(II)/Histidine chelate complex on emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate initiated by different peroxo salts, G C Sahu, S K Swain and P K Sahoo, Polymer Journal, ISSN: 0032-3896, (2003), 35(4), 364. DOI: pj200347 2002-03
  56 Emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile catalyzed by Co(II)/Glycine chelate complex, S K Swain and P K Sahoo, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. Section B: Engineering, ISSN 1319-8025, (2002), 27(1A), 57. 2001-02
  57 Preparation, Characterization and Properties of Unbleached, Bleached and Grafted Pulps from JRC-321 variety Jute Fiber, P K Sahoo, S K Swain and N L Debsarkar, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (2002) 83(9), 1963. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.10122. 2001-02
  58 Effect of Cu(II)/H2Salen complex on the non-conventional emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile, P K Sahoo, G C Sahu and S K Swain, European Polymer Journal, ISSN: 0014-3057 (2002), 38(2), 345. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/S0014-3057(01)00187-2. 2001-02
  59 Effect of in situ developed Cu(II)/Alanine chelate complex on the emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile initiated by monopersulfate, P K Sahoo, M Dey, A Behera and S K Swain, J.Polymer Materials, (2000), 17(2), 177. 1999-00
  60 Synthesis of Zirconocene-Acetylene & Zirconocene-Diacetylene polymers, P K Sahoo and S K Swain, Journal of Polymer Science, Part-A, Polymer Chemistry, ISSN‎: ‎0887-624X (print); 1099-0518 (web) (1999), 37, 3899. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-0518(19991101)37:21<3899::AID-POLA3>3.0.CO;2-4. 1998-99
  61 Emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile: Effect of in situ developed Cu(II)/Glycine chelate complex initiated by monopersulfate, P K Sahoo, M Dey and S K Swain, Journal.of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web), (1999), 74(12), 2785. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19991213)74:12<2785::AID-APP1>3.0.CO;2-X. 1998-99
  62 A modern approach to polymer chemistry: 2. Chain polymerization-I, P K Sahoo, J.Teaching & Research in Chem., (1998), 5(2), 39. 1997-98
  63 Microbial degradation of Carbosulfan & Carbofuran retreated rice soil suspension, A Sahoo, N Sethunathan and P K Sahoo, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes, ISSN‎: ‎1532-4109 (1998), B33(4), 369. DOI: doi/abs/10.1080/03601239809373151. 1997-98
  64 Graft coplymerization onto wool fibers: grafting of acrylamide onto wool fibers initiated by potassium monopersulfate/Fe(II) redox system, G Giri, P K Sahoo and R K Samal, Journal.of Applied Polymer Science, ISSN: 0021-8995 (print); 1097-4628 (web) (1990), 40(3-4), 471. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/app.1990.070400314. 1989-90
• National Publications:
  1 Mamata Sahu, R. Samal, and P.K.Sahoo, Preparation of Superabsorbent Polymer Rice straw-g-Polyacrylamide from Renewable Biowaste, Asian J. Chem., 27(9), 3377-3382, 2015.
  2 B.N. Mallick, P.K.Rana and P.K Sahoo, Starch-g-Poly(Acrylic Acid)/Mica Bionanocomposite Superabsorbent: Biodegradability and Swelling behavior studies, European J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci, 2(1), 221-232, 2015. (IF:2.06).
  3 D. Ray, P. S. Gils, G.Mohanta, R. Manavalan, P.K.Sahoo, Sensitive Hydrogels as controlled drug delivery devices, The Pharma Review, Jan-Feb, 146-152, 2010.
  4 Mamata Sahu, R. Samal, and P.K.Sahoo, A Biodegradable Jute-g-Poly(2-ethyl hexylacrylate)/ Montmorillonite composite flame retardant, Indian J. Chem. Techn., 22, Nov., 2015.(IF:0.582).
  5 R. Samal and P. K. Sahoo, Synthesis of a biodegradable polyacrylonitrile/sodium silicate nanocomposite fire retardant, Indian J. Chem.Technol.(NISCAIR), 17, March, 139-144, 2010.
  6 P.S.Gils, D.Ray, P.K.Sahoo, A quantitative HPLC determination of itaconic acid residuals in polymer hydrogels, Analytical Chemistry, 2010- In Press.
  7 S. Pradhan, L.C.Meher, S.N.Naik & P.K.Sahoo, Oil content & fatty acid composition of Jatropha Curcas seedover Indian domain & Biodiesel preparation, JLST, 42(1), Jan-Mar, 19-23, 2010.
  8 S.Pradhan, N.K.Sahoo,S.N.Naik, P.K.Sahoo, Estimation of Toxic Phorbol Ester in Jatropha Curcas oil, cake & biodiesel, Asian J Chem, 22(5), 4069-4074, 2010.
  9 S. Pradhan, N.K.Sahoo,R.C Pradhan, L.Das, S.N.Naik, P.K.Sahoo, Toxic Phorbol ester in Jatropha oil, cake & biodiesel, SAARC Oils & Fats Today, 10-13,March, 2010.
  10 R. Samal and P.K.Sahoo, Role of Silicate in Microwave initiated Poly(vinyl acetate)/MMT Nanocomposite Flame Retardants, J.Appl.Polym.Sci.,Under Review.
  11 P.S.Gils, D.Ray, P.K.Sahoo, Designing of collagen based hydrogel system: An approach to controlled drug delivery, Macromolecular Research,Under Review.
  12 P.K. Sahoo, R.Samal and T.Biswal, Microwave-Assisted Preparation of Biodegradable Water Absorbent Polyacrylonitrile/Montmorillonite Clay Nanocomposite, J. Nanotechnology, 2011, 1-11, 2011.
  13 P.S. Gils, N. Sahu, D.Ray, P.K.Sahoo, Hydrolyzed Collagen-Based Hydrogel System Design, Characterization and Application in Drug Delivery, Am. J. Biomed. Sci., 4(2), 167-177, 2012.
  14 N.K. Sahu, P.K.Sahoo, Hydrogels: A Review, International J Macromolecular Science, Advances in Polym Sci and Tech: An International J, 2(4), 43-50, 2012.
  15 B.N. Mallick, P.K.Rana and P.K Sahoo, A comparative study of biodegradable Starch-g-PEHA/SS and Starch-g-PEHA/MMT nanocomposites, J. Polym. Renewable Resources, Rapra, UK, 3(4), 171-183, 2013.
  16 N. K.Sahu, P.S.Gils, and P.K.Sahoo, Synthesis and characterization of Gum ghatti based biopolymer superabsorbent hydrogel, J. Research & Reviews on Polymer, 4(2), 56-65, 2013.
  17 N. K.Sahu, P.S.Gils, D. Ray and P.K.Sahoo, Biodegradable Hydrogels in Controlled Drug delivery, Advances in Polym. Sci. & Technology: An International J., 3(2), 22-30, 2013.
  18 Mamata Sahu, R. Samal, T. Biswal and P.K.Sahoo, Synthesis and characterization of poly(vinyl acetate)/MMT nanocomposite flame retardant, Intl. J. Mat. Sci., 4(3), 90-97, 2014.
  19 Mamata Sahu, and P.K.Sahoo, Synthesis and characterization of flame retardant Pineapple leaf fiber-g-Poly(2-ethyl hexyl acrylate)/MMT composite, European J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci, 1(3), 215-229, 2014. (IF:2.06).
  20 Sanjay Rout and P.K.Sahoo, Microwave-assisted Synthesis of Sugarcane Bagasse Fibre Based Biocomposites, (SCBF-g-PAM)/MMT, Applied Sci. & Adv. Materials Intl, 2 (1), 3-6, 2015 (ISSN:2394-3173).
  21 T. Biswal, P. Behera and P.K Sahoo, Microwave-assisted Synthesis and Gas Barrier Properties of PMMA/Clay Nanocomposite, European J. Biomed. Pharm. Sci, 2(1), 479-493, 2015. (IF:2.06).
  22 BioPolymers: Sustainable Alternative for Food Packaging, M. Sahu and P K Sahoo, Int.J.Engg and Mangt.Research 28-32ISSN (ONLINE): 2250-0758, ISSN (PRINT), (2017), 2394, DOI: 10.31033/ijemr 2016-17
  23 Synthesis and Characterization of Flame retardant Jute-g-Poly (2-Ethyl hexylacrylate)/Montmorillonite composites, M Sahu and P K Sahoo, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, ISSN: 0975-0991(online),0971-457X(print) (2015), 22, November , 303 2014-15
  24 Analysis and Bioavailability of amoxycillin and bromhexine in single and combination dosage in rabbits, G Dutta, T K Bhattacharya and P K Sahoo, J. Inst. Chem.(India), (2003), 75(4), 129-131. 2003-04
  25 Synthesis of PAN nanoparticles via nonconventional microemulsion technique using Co(II)/EDTA in situ complex, P K Sahoo and T Biswal, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (NISCAIR), ISSN:0975-0991 (online) 0971-457x (print), (2007), 14, March, 119. 2005-06
  26 Synthesis & Kinetics of ‘Crumpled’ PMMA latex by non-conventionally initiated emulsion polymerization, R Mohapatra and P K Sahoo, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (NISCAIR), ISSN:0975-0991 (online) 0971-457x (print) (2005), 12(3), 341. 2004-05
  27 Biodegradability of (Pineapple Leaf Fiber-g-PBA)/Silicate Composite Superabsorbents, P K Sahoo, G C Sahu and R Mohapatra, Indian Journal of Fibre &Textile Research (NISCAIR), ISSN: 0975-1025 (Online); 0971-0426 (Print) (2005), 30, 157. 2004-05
  28 Bioavailability of paracetamol and ibuprofen in single and combination dosage in rabbits, G Dutta,T K Bhattacharya and P K Sahoo, Indian J. Pharmacol., (2004), 36(1), 41-44. 2003-04
  29 Effect of anthraquinone (AQ) on Alkaline Sulphite Pulping of Jute (JRC-321 Variety), N L Debsarkar, P K Sahoo, A Day, P C Ghosh and J Chatterjee, Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) J., (2002) 14(1), 15. 2001-02
  30 Alkaline Sulphite Pulping of Jute (JRC-321 Variety), N L Debsarkar, A Day, P K Sahoo, P C Ghosh and J Chatterjee, Indian Pulp & Paper Technical Association (IPPTA) J., (2001), 13(4), 19. 2000-01
  31 Graft copolymerization of acrylamideonto jute pulp initiated by Cu(II)/Glycine/KHSO5/H2O system, S K Swain, N L Debsarkar and P K Sahoo, J.Teaching & Research in Chem., (2000), 7(1), 19. 1999-00
  32 Synthesis of polyacrylonitrile catalyzed by Ni(II)/Glycine complex initiated by monopersulfate, S K Swain and P K Sahoo, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, ISSN: 0975-0991 (Online); 0971-457X (Print) (2000), 7, 259. DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/22972. 1999-00
  33 Emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile in presence of inorganic powders, P K Sahoo, M Dey and S K Swain, J.Teaching & Research in Chem., (1997), 4(2), 21. 1996-97
  34 A modern approach to polymer chemistry: 1. An introduction, P K Sahoo, J.Teaching & Research in Chem., (1996), 3(2), 69. 1995-96
  35 Reaction of polymerization initiators with metal salts and metal complexes in solution: Interaction of potassium monopersulfate with Cu(II) salts and Cu(II)/HQ couple, P K Sahoo, S Send, H S Samantaray, S P Bhattacharjee and R K Samal, J.Indian Chem. Soc., (1986), LXIII(2), 210. 1989-90
• Review Articles(State Level Publications):
  Conference Publication(Presented/Published in proceedings):

• Member, Regional Advisory Committee, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET,Govt. of India), Bhubaneswar.
• Prof. Sahoo was a ‘Visiting Professor’ in Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, PRChina.
• Executive Council Member, Odisha Bigyan Academy, DST, Govt. of Odisha.
• Council Member, Asia-Oceania Association for Fire Safety Materials, AOFSM, P.R.China
• Intl Scientfic Member, Flame Retardant Materials & Technology, PR China
• Hony. Member, Society of Chemical Industry, London, UK,
• Member, Orissa Chemical Society, Orissa, India
• Member, Indian Chemical Society, India
• CChem, MRSC ( Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, London)
• Prof. Sahoo is a Chartered Chemist & Member of Royal Society of Chemistry, London,
• Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Award as ‘Eminent Educationist’ for 2017
• Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award of Excellence as ‘Best Academician, 2017’.
• Prof. GB Behera Best PhD thesis Award, 2011 by Orissa Chem Society.
• Prof Dayanidhi Patnaik Research Award, 2009 by Orissa Chem Society.
• Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award & Gold Medal for outstanding research in Physical Sciences, 2008 by Odisha Bigyan Academy, Govt. of Odisha,
• Vijoy-Govinda Memorial Science Award & Gold Medal, 2006.

• Teaching:
• Important Activities:
  1 Subject Expert for selection of Lecturer/PGT at OPSC, SSB, Engineering Colleges in Orissa, Delhi Public School, CIPET, IMMT(RRL) & UGC.
• Research Projects Undertaken:
  1 Major research projects- 03. Minor-04
• Invited Lectures:
  1 Invited talks delivered: 53
• Administrative/Executive experience:
  1 Associate Director (academic), UDPS, UU, Bhubaneswar, 2002-2003.
  2 Coordinator, UGC-sponsored Refresher Course in Chemistry. UU, 2007.
  3 Head, Chemistry Dept., UU.
  4 Editor/Convener, in Intl/National conf. held in Chemistry Dept. UU.
  5 Observer, UGC-NET Exam. since 2003 and CBSE Exam since 2005.
  6 Coordinator, UGC-SAP-DSA-II in Chemistry. UU, 2013-18.
  7 Chairman/Member, SRC, Board of Studies, Academic Council,Senate of UU/Other Universities/Autonomous Colleges.
• Conference organized as Organizing Secretary:
  1 Editor/Convener, in Intl/National conf./seminar held in Chemistry Dept. UU.
  2 Section President, at Annual Conference Indian Council of Chemists, 26-28th December, 2017 at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

• Prof. Sahoo has done his Post-Doctoral Research twice in University of Michigan, USA & in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Prof. Sahoo was a ‘Visiting Professor’ in Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, PR China.
• Council Member, Asia-Oceania Association for Fire Safety Materials, AOFSM, P.R.China
• Intl Scientfic Member, Flame Retardant Materials & Technology, PR China
• Executive Council Member, Odisha Bigyan Academy, DST, Govt. of Odisha

AREA OF INTEREST

• Communication skills: Odia, English and Hindi.
• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and SPSS.

Interest:
Reading News papers, Magazines, Journals, Novels.